Chapter 197
Qin Xiang didn't object to her father looking for a second love. If he could find someone like him, starting a family wouldn't be a problem. After all, he wasn't that old, and his children were grown and married, so he'd inevitably be lonely.
But as their children, it is difficult for them to interfere in what kind of wife they choose.
Her father didn't have very good taste in choosing a wife before, so she hopes that when he is old and looking for a companion, he can open his eyes and find a suitable one.
Just as they were thinking about it, Qin Baotian came from behind. The two old ladies called out, "Qin Baotian."
Qin Baotian smiled politely at them, then walked over to sit next to Qin Xiang and asked, "How is it?"
This is to ask Qin Xiang how he plays the erhu.
Qin Xiang nodded and praised, "You play very well, very happily. Many people say you play well."
Seeing the two women start talking, the two old ladies at the back felt awkward. It seemed like they knew each other. They talked about Qin Baotian for a long time without paying attention to anyone else. At first, they wondered what the two girls were looking at, but it turned out they were looking at them.
"Old Qin, this is..."
Qin Baotian smiled politely and said, "This is my daughter, and those over there are also my daughter and niece."
The old lady felt even more embarrassed and quickly stood up and said, "I remember I have something else to do. I'll be leaving now."
Another followed, "I'll go see if there's anything I can help with."
After the people left, Qin Xiang couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Qin Baotian was puzzled. "What are you laughing at? My tricks are so funny."
Qin Xiang quickly stopped talking, "No, I just thought it was fun."
But if she really asked to speak, she was a little embarrassed to say it. She also noticed that her father didn't seem to have any other feelings for the two old ladies and his attitude was normal, so forget it, it's better not to say it.
"Watch the show." Meng Huaiqing said.
The show ended at twelve o'clock, and the family went out to eat. Today is Mid-Autumn Festival, and Qin Xiang and the others are not planning to go out.
Qin Xiang said to Qin Baotian, "We won't be having dinner together tonight. We just had dinner together last night so let's just celebrate in advance. We'll spend the evening on our own."
Qin Baotian didn't force it. The child was older and had his own ideas. Besides, he wasn't fully grown. It was all the same thing. "Okay, you guys can live on your own. I'll live with your sister and the others."
Qin Xiang couldn't go out in the afternoon because she had to distribute benefits to employees.
Of course, rice, flour, grain, and oil also had to be distributed according to the general trend, but Qin Xiang preferred to give out red envelopes. She felt that giving out red envelopes was the most practical thing.
Meng Huaiqing also had to go to his unit to distribute benefits to employees, so the two separated.
Qin Xiang was stuffing red envelopes at the storefront, and it was already afternoon by the time she finished.
The wholesale city has closed down, and the storefronts have also closed down early.
Everyone gathered on the second floor. Qin Xiang briefly talked about the situation this year, praised several store managers and employees by name, and then started distributing red envelopes.
The shop assistants are at one level, the store manager is at another level, Miao Xiaofeng and the others who are working outside are at another level, and Tan Xiu and Mi Hongjun as members of the management are at another level.
Qin Xiang distributed them one by one, and said a few words of encouragement to each store clerk and store manager.
Everyone was smiling and exclaimed in surprise after opening the red envelopes.
Each clerk gets 50 yuan, the store manager gets 150 yuan, and Miao Xiaofeng and her friends are still out of town. Although they have paid for it, they have to wait until they come back to pay, so each person gets 200 yuan.
Mi Hongjun and Tan Xiuzhe each received 300 yuan.
Mi Hongjun and Tan Xiu's faces turned red with excitement.
A huge sum of money, feeling instantly rich.
The two of them had already started calculating their savings to see if they could buy a house. Even if it wasn't enough now, there would definitely be some left by the New Year, which would be a considerable sum.
Qin Xiang saw that they had finished looking around and continued, "There's a group of commercial housing being built in the suburbs. It's Mr. Meng's project. I can get a few places here. If any of you want to buy one, I can help. But it's only for your own use. If you want to buy it for others, forget it, but don't ask me for it."
She really wanted to solve the accommodation problem for her employees, but she didn't have the ability to do so at the moment. Now that she had the conditions, she would help in any way she could.
But the employees also have their own concerns. Some feel that since their wives were not with them before they got married, it is impossible for them to buy a house for themselves.
After the meeting, Tan Xiu and Mi Hongjun asked her about it.
Are houses in the suburbs good? Will it be difficult to sell them if I want to move in the future? These are some questions.
Qin Xiang was helpless and gave them an analysis. "Think about how fast the capital is developing right now. The city's inner area is so small, so shouldn't development be moving towards the suburbs? Although it's in the suburbs, it's right next to the city, so future development might not be worse than the city. And since there's this opportunity, I'm asking you. If you're interested in buying, go over and ask around. I'll come forward and give you the inside price."
She also considered the problems faced by her employees. Some local women's salaries might still be controlled by their parents. Even if they did buy a house, they might not be able to live in it, and might give it to their brothers. It would be better not to buy a house.
As for Mi Hongjun and Tan Xiu, they can now make their own decisions. After buying a house, they will have confidence and support. Tan Xiu and Miao Xiaofeng can also slowly take root in the capital.
Qin Xiang said earnestly, "House prices will definitely go up again in the future, so it's better to hurry up and take a look first. If you don't have enough money, I can lend it to you and you can pay it back later."
Having said that, if the two of them still don’t understand what Qin Xiang means, they would be fools.
Qin Xiang said this because she really thought the house was good and hoped they would buy it.
The two looked at each other and said, "Okay, we'll go over and take a look in the next two days and give you an answer."
Qin Xiang nodded, "Okay."
After hesitating for a moment, she continued, "Please help me see if there are any large apartments in that area. If you find one that's suitable, please ask for the area and I'll go take a look later."
Hearing her words, the two of them were delighted, "You want to buy it too?"
Qin Xiang smiled, "Who can complain about having too many houses? Even if I go bankrupt in the future, I won't starve to death as a landlord collecting rent."
"You're such a joke, coming here to run this business." Tan Xiu didn't believe it. Qin Xiang had the ability to make it big. But the boss thought it was good, and she felt that she really should consider buying a house.
But she also had to talk to Miao Xiaofeng, because Miao Xiaofeng also wanted to buy it.
After they finished talking, the two of them left. Qin Xiang saw that it was still early, so she wanted to go and pick up Meng Huaiqing.
Qin Xiang said to Zhao Ping, "Brother Zhao, today is Mid-Autumn Festival, so I'll give you a day off. You can also have a day off tomorrow. Go out and have a look. Remember to take the house matter to heart. If you buy it, I'll make up for the difference."
Zhao Ping remained silent, like an invisible person next to her.
He is good at his job and is a steady person, so Qin Xiang doesn't want to treat him unfairly.
Zhao Ping heard this and said, "I'll take you there first and then go on vacation."
Qin Xiang didn't refuse, "Okay."
The two took a taxi and on the way, Qin Xiang sighed, "I still have to have my own car."
The driver in front glanced at her in the rearview mirror and said, "You must be rich, girl. Buying a car like that is not something that ordinary people can afford."
Qin Xiang was stunned when she heard this, then laughed and said, "I just said it casually, but you took it seriously. Like you said, buying a car is not something that ordinary people can afford. Do I look like a rich person to you?"
This made the driver stunned. He smiled awkwardly and stopped talking.
When they arrived at the destination, Qin Xiang paid and got out of the car. Zhao Ping said, "This driver has poor eyesight."
Qin Xiang remained noncommittal. "It has nothing to do with us. As long as it doesn't fall into our hands, that's all."
Qin Xiang said, "I'm going in. You can take another taxi back."
Zhao Ping agreed and watched Qin Xiang go in before turning around and leaving. However, he did not take a taxi, but took the bus instead.
After Qin Xiang entered, he was warmly received by the office staff.
Now almost everyone in the office knows that Qin Xiang is their boss’ girlfriend.
Although they are not married, they have a stable relationship. Even the daughter of a municipal government leader is not favored by their boss. This shows how much their boss likes this Miss Qin.
Qin Xiang asked politely, "Is your boss still busy?"
Pilan said hurriedly, "The boss is holding a meeting with management. It's been going on for a while. It will probably be over soon."
Qin Xiang tutted her tongue. "It's a big holiday, but you're dragging people into a meeting instead of letting them have a day off. You're just asking for trouble."
Hearing her muttering, Pilan was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help laughing, "But our bonuses this year are generous, so we're willing to work overtime."
"That's good." Qin Xiang laughed.
As the two were talking, they heard the sound of leather shoes tapping.
The two looked up, and Pilan frowned, "Why is she here again?"
Qin Xiang was curious, "Is it someone unwelcome?"
Pilan hesitated, not knowing what to say.
Qin Xiang didn't pay any attention. Soon someone approached, and it turned out to be someone she knew. Wasn't this Xiang Li, whom she had met before? It seemed Meng Huaiqing had no way to deal with people like this. Here she is again.
"Where is Mr. Meng?" Xiang Li came closer and asked Pi Lan bluntly.
Pilan frowned, "Our boss is still in a meeting."
It was then that Xiang Li saw Qin Xiang and frowned, apparently remembering something. "Miss Qin?"
Qin Xiang nodded, "Call me?"
Xiang Li sneered, "There are only three of us here. Is there anyone else with the surname Qin?"
Qin Xiang smiled, "That's hard to say."
"Let's talk." Xiang Li glanced at the tightly closed conference room door and said bluntly, "You don't want to talk to me about Meng Huaiqing here, do you?"
Qin Xiang shook her head. "No, I don't mind. We can talk here. I'm also very busy and don't have time to talk with you somewhere else. Also, I don't think you should talk to me about Meng Huaiqing's affairs, and you don't need to tell me who he is more suitable for or who can help him. Because I don't think it's necessary. It's not that I don't need to hear it, but Meng Huaiqing doesn't need such help."
After she finished speaking, Xiang Li frowned, "You...how can you say such a thing."
"Then what should I say?" Qin Xiang tilted her head in confusion. "Aren't you trying to tell me the advantages of being with Meng Huaiqing in order to persuade me to break up with him?"
Xiang Li showed an uncomfortable look on her face, that's what she really thought.
The first two times she was warned by her father, who even tried to send her abroad, but she survived both times. She would not give up easily, nor would she compromise.
She had only met a man as outstanding as Meng Huaiqing in her life of more than 20 years. How could she give up so easily?
Xiang Li said coldly, "Since you know this, you should have some foresight and not delay him."
Hearing this, Qin Xiang laughed, "That's not appropriate for you to say. You should tell Meng Huaiqing that if he feels that I'm delaying him, I can break up with him immediately. But you've been pestering for so long without success, which shows that you're not good enough."
Her tone was teasing and sarcastic, which made Xiang Li furious. "Don't be so arrogant."
"Aren't you the one who's being arrogant?" Qin Xiang laughed. "Judging from the way you dress, you come from a well-off family. How come in a family like yours, haven't your elders taught you not to destroy other people's feelings? You did it yourself, and you're afraid that others will say you're arrogant? It's your business if you like to be arrogant, and it's your business if you want to get entangled, but don't make me uncomfortable in front of me, you capable person."
Qin Xiang has never been a good-tempered person, and she will not indulge this so-called eldest lady.
Meng Huaiqing also said that Xiang Li's father held a high position, but he was not the kind of person who doted on his daughter. He was a very strict person, so she was not afraid at all that she would be targeted by the Xiang family if she angered Xiang Li.
After Qin Xiang finished speaking, Xiang Li's chest heaved and she almost died of anger.
At this moment the door of the conference room opened.
Meng Huaiqing came out with a briefcase under his arm. He called out coldly, "Miao Sheng."
Miao Sheng hurried over and knew something was wrong when he saw Xiang Li. "Boss, I'll take care of it right away."
After saying that, he called the security guard over and said, "Please ask this lady to leave. She is not welcome here. If anyone lets someone in again, they will not be allowed to work here."
After saying that, the two security guards stepped forward and said, "Miss Xiang, please don't make things difficult for us."
Xiang Li looked at Meng Huaiqing in disbelief. Miao Sheng was Meng Huaiqing's closest subordinate, and almost everything Miao Sheng said was what Meng Huaiqing meant. "Huaiqing..."
Meng Huaiqing ignored her, changed his expression, and walked up to Qin Xiang and smiled gently, "You've been waiting for a long time. Let's go to the office and take a rest. I'll pack up and leave right away."
Qin Xiang smiled and replied, "Okay."
Meng Huaiqing breathed a sigh of relief, took Qin Xiang's hand and went straight into the office. Xiang Li's chest was heaving and she wished she could tear these two hands apart.
Miao Sheng shouted, "What are you still standing there for?"
As soon as he finished speaking, two security guards grabbed Xiang Li and dragged her out.
Now Xiang Li has lost all her dignity and face.
Pilan thought to himself: I have lost all my face. I probably won’t come here again, right?
After entering the office, Meng Huaiqing apologized, "I'm sorry, I said I would handle it, but in the end, she came to you again."
He himself couldn't help but feel frustrated and even had the idea of ending the project. He had already talked frankly with Xiang Li's father about this matter, and Xiang Li's father had also promised to send the person abroad, but he didn't expect that the person hadn't left yet.
I guess she wanted to come and see him during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Qin Xiang laughed, "Is that just my bad luck?"
Meng Huaiqing was helpless and felt very guilty. He had promised to handle it twice before, but the person still came over. "Sorry, I didn't handle it well."
Qin Xiang didn't think it was Meng Huaiqing's fault in this regard. If she had to say it was a fault, it was because he was too outstanding, so outstanding that a woman had to get close to him without caring about her face.
This isn't a feudal society anymore, where parents can completely confine their children at home. Society is much more open these days, and people value free love. If someone insists on getting close to you, what else can you do but refuse?
Let Meng Huaiqing give up cooperation with the government?
Even if Meng Huaiqing wanted to do this, Qin Xiang would not agree.
The dog-skin plaster has been applied, and it will be applied to anyone who cooperates or not. I'm afraid even her parents at home can't control a woman like this.
Qin Xiang shook her head. "Forget it, let's not talk about this. Where are we going tonight?"
Meng Huaiqing thought for a moment and said, "Go to Lao Mo?"
"No." It was Xiang Li whom I met at Lao Mo last time.
Meng Huaiqing added, "Then we'll cook for ourselves when we get back?"
Qin Xiang didn't have any good ideas either. After thinking for a while, she said, "You do it?"
Meng Huaiqing smiled, "Okay, I'll do it, but you have to direct me from the side, otherwise I won't be responsible if the food turns out to be inedible."
"It's okay. If it doesn't taste good, you can eat it all yourself. I'll go out and have a big meal myself."
As soon as the words fell, both of them couldn't help laughing.
The soundproofing of the house was not good at that time, and the laughter was too cheerful, so people outside could hear it.
Several secretaries in the secretariat were already preparing to leave work and began to murmur at the noise.
"That Xiang Li is really shameless. Even after our boss rejected her, she still keeps coming."
"Exactly. I used to think Xiang Li was quite good, but when she's next to our boss's girlfriend, she seems overshadowed. I heard that she's a self-employed person, but she doesn't look like one."
"Then you definitely don't know. His girlfriend is a top student at Tsinghua University. I heard from Miao that she's the top scorer in science in Shandong Province. She's quite impressive."
"Then Xiang Li has no more drama. Isn't she just relying on her parents?"
"Alas, we can't compare."
"By the way, the boss and his girlfriend have such a good relationship, why haven't they gotten married yet?"
"Could it be like the rumors out there, that the big family in Hong Kong City has strict requirements and won't allow his girlfriend to come in?"
After listening for a long time, Pi Lan couldn't help but say, "That's enough, what happened to them has nothing to do with us. If Manager Miao finds out, we'll be in trouble."
The others stuck out their tongues and said, "Just a casual remark."
But no one mentioned this matter anymore. Instead, they talked about the Mid-Autumn Festival benefits given out during this festival. Their boss was really rich, giving out fifty yuan at once.
The employees left work one after another, and Qin Xiang and Meng Huaiqing packed up their things and prepared to go out.
Outside, Miao Sheng diligently arranged all the work for them, and when he saw them come out, he asked about the next arrangements.
Meng Huaiqing said, "Although I really want to give you a holiday, I still have something to entrust to you."
Miao Sheng said hurriedly, "I don't need a vacation."
"Okay, starting tomorrow, you go to Xiang Ai Mentoufang and take Qin Xiang's father, sister, and niece out for a walk. We'll take a look at the capital's attractions and arrange for delicious food and fun things to do. Qin Xiang will reimburse you for all the expenses."
Miao Sheng was immediately confused. What? He was asked to go out and play with Qin Xiang's father, sister and niece?
In other words, is he honoring his future father-in-law and sister-in-law on behalf of his boss?
It seems like an important job.
Miao Sheng nodded, "Okay, boss, I understand."
Meng Huaiqing looked at Qin Xiang, "Is there anything wrong with my arrangement?"
"That's great." Especially when he heard Meng Huaiqing say that she would pay for all the expenses, he felt even more relieved. It was indeed appropriate for her to pay for it.
Of course, Qin Xiang felt embarrassed for taking up someone else's vacation time for nothing, so she quickly added, "I'll give Mr. Miao 50 yuan a day as an extra subsidy, after all, I'm taking up your vacation time."
Miao Sheng was shocked and waved his hands quickly, "No need, just consider it as an apology for my previous disrespect."
After saying that, Miao Sheng bowed slightly and turned around to arrange other things.
Qin Xiang couldn't help but sigh as she watched him hurriedly run away. "I suddenly feel like the vicious mistress of the old society. Look how scared I am of people."
As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Meng Huaiqing looking at her strangely. Qin Xiang was puzzled, "What's wrong?"
Meng Huaiqing smiled, "Madam."
Qin Xiang smiled, "Let me give you an analogy."
Meng Huaiqing also laughed, "This metaphor makes people think too much."
"Then just stand here and think about it for a while. I'll go out and wait for you." Qin Xiang said and went out.
At this moment, everyone in the office had left work, and the whole building was quiet. Qin Xiang went downstairs and heard footsteps behind her. She turned around and chuckled, "Boss Meng, have you finished your thoughts?"
"Of course." Meng Huaiqing showed no other emotion. He reached out and took her hand and said, "Beautiful Ms. Qin Xiang, how about we go back to eat and go to the movies together?"
Qin Xiang nodded, "Okay."
The two of them had just walked out of the door and took the car back. Before they had taken two steps after getting off the car, a figure suddenly appeared and knelt in front of Qin Xiang.
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